Purchasing & Vendors

Vendor and Supplier Information
The Purchasing Office is responsible for the procurement of all tangible goods, services, and construction for the Rio Rancho Public Schools District.

The District processes all purchase requests for goods and services through the issuance of an approved Purchase Order (PO). Vendors should never proceed with providing goods or services to the district in which they do not have an approved PO in place.

Tax Exempt Notice
in accordance with state statutes, section 7-9-54, sales of tangible personal property to Rio Rancho Public Schools are specifically exempted from the State Gross Receipts Tax; however, services sold to the district are taxed.

W-9 Forms
In accordance with the purchasing policy at RRPS, businesses are required to submit a W-9 for purchase contracts of any amount. The W-9 Form can be downloaded, filled out, and submitted to the Procurement department or forwarded to Accounts Payable with your invoice.

Vendor Registration
Register on-line as a vendor by using the vendor registration form link shown below. the form will provide us with your business contact info and commodity category of products and services you offer. Your registration improves the notification process as bid opportunities become available that match the commodity or service your business provides, and also includes your business in the RRPS list of registered vendors.

NOTE: Please be aware that choosing not to respond to an RFP/ ITB does not jeopardize a vendor's standing with Rio Rancho Public Schools. A business does not have to be an active vendor in the RRPS data base in order to participate in an RFP or ITB.